Lecture III- Chinese Literature and Culture and East Asian Religions

Department of Languages, Cultures, and Literatures The Department of Languages, Cultures, and Literatures at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full time, 9-month appointment at the rank of Lecturer III to begin August 2, 2027. The department seeks to hire a specialist in Chinese Literature and Culture and East Asian Religions.

Specifically, this joint hire with the Religious Studies Program, and the department seeks a Lecturer III with the potential to teach courses in Chinese literature and culture in translation in the LCL department, and courses on East Asian religions in Religious Studies as well as large lecture courses on topics of broad interest in the field.

In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate programs and perform service activities in East Asian Studies and Religious Studies. All Lecturers are reviewed annually. Workload is determined by the department Chair and University policies. Applicants should pay extra attention to the “Special Instructions to Applicants,” which detail all of the required elements that must accompany the application.

A complete application consists of a cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the minimum and preferred criteria (e.g. teaching ability, ability to mentor students, etc.), and a current curriculum vita (please include email address and telephone number). Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

All required application materials must be received be the best consideration date on the posting . We will only consider complete applications. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair (Emma Trentman, etrentman@unm.edu) and department chair (Lorenzo Garcia, lfgarcia@unm.

edu). The University of New Mexico is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone.

Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/ . For more information regarding the College of Arts and Science's ambitious hiring plan, including a list of departments that are hiring faculty members with shared interests, please see this page .